NHTSA Complaint #10276549 — 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10276549
Vehicle	2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Date of Incident	July 8, 2009
Date Filed	July 13, 2009
Mileage	73,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT HEATER BURNED HIS BODY THROUGH HIS PANTS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD SEND AN AGENT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND CALL HIM BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

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